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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 397.51 and 163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 397.51 and 163.70 is: 225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 397.51 = 163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/397.51 = 163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 397.51 × 163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 65,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,073.72/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.92

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